NCERT Solutions Class 4 Environmental Studies Chapter 6 Omanas Journey

Omana’s Diary (Page 48)

Q.1. Why was it so crowded at the door of the coach?

Ans. Everyone wants to get down or board early.

Q.2. Have you ever travelled in a train? When?

Ans. Yes, when going to my aunt’s house.

Q.3. What food would you like to take with you when you travel?

Ans. Roti, Sabji, Salad, Fruits.

Q.4. What does the ticket checker do?

Ans. Checks the ticket and matches with passengers.

 Q.5. How will you recognize the ticket checker?

Ans. By his coat and bridge.

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Q.1. What did Omana see form the window?

Ans. Many hawkers selling various items.

Q.2. What are some to fthe things that are sold at railway stations?

Ans. Peanus, chana, matar, tea, biscuits, fruit, chips, puri-shaak.

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Q.1. Why do you think there was no water in the bathroom of the train?

Ans. Water was not filled properly. There was wastage.

Q.2. Imagine that you are going on a long train journey. That all will you take with you to help you pass the time.

Ans. Story books.

Q.3. Can you recognize who the people shown in the picture are? What work do at the railway station?

i. Coolie

ii. Guard

iii. Driver

iv. Ticket checker

v. Railway Police

vi. Safaiwala

vii. Ticket seller.

Ans.

i. Coolie: He helps people to carry luggage.

ii. Guard: He signals train to start or stop.

iii. Driver: He runs the train, controls it.

iv. Ticket-checker: He cheeks the tickets of the passengers.

v. Railways Police: He provides security.

vi. Safaiwala: He keeps the platform cleans.

vii. Ticket seller: She sells tickets.

Question. The basic directions are North, South, East and West as shown below:Prabhu faces the rising sun and spreads his hands out. In which direction will his left hand point?
(a) East 
(b) North 
(c) South 
(d) west

Answer : A

Question. If you are going for a long journey , why would you carry dry eatables.
(a) Easy to carry
(b) They are tasty.
(c) They do not get spoiled easily.
(d) Easily available.

Answer : C

Question. Postal Index Number (PIN) is a 6-digit code. Every town in India has a PIN code to identify it. Haldia has a PIN code of 721607. In which part of India is it?

(a) North
(b) South
(c) East
(d) West

Answer : C

Question. In road traffic signals, the light at the top is usually _______ in colour.
(a) red
(b) green
(c) amber
(d) blue

Answer : A

Question. Which of these clocks is showing 7:30?

Answer : A

Question. What does this traffic sign mean?

(a) There is a school ahead.
(b) There is a speed breaker ahead.
(c) There are men at work ahead.
(d) There is some mud ahead.

Answer : C

Question. Which of these vehicles would cause the LEAST pollution?

Answer : B

Question. The park is to the ______ of the Junior School.

(a) North
(b) South
(c) East
(d) West

Answer : B

Question. What could 'X' represent on the map?

(a) Railway tracks.
(b) Pedestrian crossing.
(c) Bridge
(d) River

Answer : A

Question. Aditi was making a list of methods of communication and Saroj was making a list of things made from paper. Which of the following could be present in both the lists?

(a) A stamp
(b) An inland letter
(c) A mobile phone
(d) A cardboard box

Answer : B

Question. If you were going from Mehdipatnam to Tollichowki, in which direction would you be travelling?

(a) NORTH
(b) SOUTH
(c) EAST
(d) WEST

Answer : D

Question. Which of the following vehicles is likely to have this symbol on it?

(a) Milk tanker
(b) Water tanker
(c) Petrol tanker
(d) Lorry carrying bricks 

Answer : C

Question. Which of these could be the shadow of a stick at 12 noon?

Answer : C

Question. Sania wanted to send photographs to her friend in London. Which of the following can be used by her to send the photographs?
(a) Postcard
(b) Inland letter
(c) Envelope
(d) Telegram

Answer : C

Question. In the picture shown below, in which of the places (A, B, C or D) is it night?

(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D

Answer : A